i went to all the stores in the area and didn't buy pokemon cards from ANY of them except for this…read moreone. vancouver pokemon had the best selection, pricing, and staff across the handful i visited. they were super nice as soon as i walked in and didn't bother or watch over me crazily while i browsed their numerous binders. their prices are pretty reasonable, and they're willing to negotiate :-). i did also spot bulk boxes in the back if you wanted to ask to go through those as well. they have a $5 card minimum so bring cash with you if you tend to make smaller purchases lol! i ended up buying drifloon #155 and golurk V #70 for $9 together if that gives you an idea on pricing. super friendly and knowledgeable staff! if i come back to vancouver, they will be seeing me again haha

Great collection and assortment of Pokémon cards, trainer boxes, etc. Smaller store but great…read morehidden little treasure with good prices!! Super friendly service also!

I'll preface this with the fact that I'm not a collector or super big into gaming or anime for…read moreawareness. The shop is pretty small but has a lot of models from a variety of games and shows. I was greeted by the empire when I arrived. However they err pretty busy with a customer so I didn't really talk to them. Price wise, I am not the best judge since I don't know how these sort of models typically run for.

An unexpected visit to Kerrisdale led me to this small, collectible store, with an abundance of…read morefigurines, ranging from various Japanese animation series, like One Piece, to Marvel. The prices were reasonable, too, especially when you compare them online, and I was able to pick up a little Funko on my way out. They do sell a lot of Funkos, and I'm usually not the type to collect, but I couldn't resist getting Sanji. I don't see One Piece Funkos often, so I was happy to have stopped by and will likely visit again. I don't agree with the comment below that says that owner was distant/cold, but rather, he was working to display more figurines/merchandise for customers and did greet those who entered.

This is where my childhood memories came from. They have a huge section of toys for all ages the…read morestaff is nice and this Toys "R"Us is in a mall. I recommend this Toys "R"Us store.

Worst buying experience...Inventory shows 2, in stores they say it is wrong and only has 1 that has…read morebeen obvious opened and returned. Original seal open, 2 tapes inside are all gone. The workers refused to give an discount, said everything "seems" to be there. Did they count? Of course not. Just told me to NOT buy it...in front of my kid that choose the toy... I bought it at full price... I am gonna get a new one elsewhere and return it the earliest chance I get to get my money back. No wonder they are closing left and right... Sub standard service, overpriced everything, the days of happiness at Toys R US are long gone...

This store is located in the crystal mall on the 2nd floor…read more I like coming here for the Gundam kits. They have a wide selection and at reasonable prices, cheaper then the Sakura Media in Metrotown mall. They also sell packages of the paint pens. as well as your other generic hobby paints and equipment. They also sell: Takara Beyblades (the japanese brand that makes beyblade) and accessories. As far as I know the beyblades vary in price depending on which one you want to get. I can't say for sure how much they average around since I have no interest in buying one. Trading cards (yugioh, pokemon, etc...), along with deck boxes, and sleeves. Plushies A few anime trinkets (near the entrance) like key chains and wallets. And some random accessories and things (umbrellas, and cellphone cases)

Showed up at the store at noon. Hours listed on the door say it opens at 11:30am…read more It is closed with a back in 30 minutes sign up. At 12:40, a woman showed up, opened the door and went in and out without letting the customers in, locked up and left again. I assume the business is unimportant to them.

Weirdly, one of the best places to get cheap board games when they're on sale, but their non-sale…read morepricing isn't competitive at all, so you have to wait for the sales. They had Ark Nova for $10 (!!!!) on Boxing Day last year, and they had it on sale in November of this year for $50, well below the price a lot of copies were selling for used. Of course, this place is mainly about selling calendars, but they also carry a few other things, including kids toys, little arts and crafts kits for kids, kids books, puzzles, etc. I just stop by here sometimes for the board games, so I can't judge if their pricing on other items is any good or not, but my friends tell me that their pricing on jigsaw puzzles is decent.

Where there are hordes of Chinos, there is bound to be at least one SUP Bookstore. What may seem a…read morebit confusing at first, SUP (#1) is no question/greeting, but rather the abbreviation for Sino United Publish (#2). In Chinese, its "San Lian Shu Dian" or "Sam Leen Shu Deem" but if you didn't already know that, its likely the book selection isn't for you. I note this because virtually all of their books are published in Chinese. Lots of materials that were never given an English Cliff Notes version (aka Chinese Literature) will be on full display here. Whether its a New York Times Best Seller translated into Chinese or a How To book on anything, it's going to be available here. What do you do when you're not exactly Chinese literate? First of all, you'd probably have to figure out why you're there. Are you learning Chinese? Buying a gift for someone who does? Best ask an associate for some recommendations for a good read. And yes, ask one who speaks a reasonably good amount of English. The service has been good here, the crowds rarely flock here (#3) and the prices seem fair though a non-bookworm (aka me) has a hard time parting ways for any hardcover book for $50 unless its limited edition or includes an entire volume set. Audio books, here I come. _________ (#1) Personally, I like "Sup Bookstore(?)" much better. (#2) Publish..ers. Sometimes we like keep things shorter. I mean short. (#3) Does anyone read anymore?

This place has a fairly good selection of books of the Asian origin if you know your language well…read more This is one of the few bookstores I've found outside of Asia that carries a lot of text-based book series versus manga or comic type books and they also carry a lot of informational books or reference type books in Asian languages that you wouldn't find, say at Kinokuniya. I am surprised by this because this is pretty rare for an Asian bookstore which would usually consist of a lot of Asia culture type items like toys and stuffed animals as well as little trinklets here and there. Now onto the re-learning of Chinese ...

This quaint, compact little toy shop in Steveston, not far from the wharf, is positively crammed…read morewith toys, games, puzzles, books, stuffed animals, costumes, and a whole lot more, mostly for the younger crowd (newborn to pre-teen for the most part, I'd say). Many of these toys are geared towards fostering creativity, imagination, and interactivity, which is something we need more of, in our increasingly screen-addicted society. We purchased a baby dragon stuffed animal for our baby son, Sir Galahad, but hopefully he'll befriend him, instead of slaying him!

Not as huge a selection of toys compared to Toys R Us, but they have a larger proportion of…read moreeducational toys. The video game section at Toys R Us is about the size of the entire Splash Toy Store. That gives you an idea how tiny this place is. They have a lot of plushies, puzzles and building block type toys. They don't have (m)any of the usual shelf-warmers: Transformers, G.I. Joe, Barbies, My Little Ponies, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, etc.... Splashes seems to focus more on quality toys with some component of discovery, problem-solving or learning. Some of the puzzles and building toys are quite pricy, however. They also seem to carry some stuffed animals and figurines from companies I've never heard of. During COVID, they are restricting how many people can enter the store at a given time. And, since the store is tiny, the lineup can be long. On our last visit, there were 5 families ahead of us, and we had to wait about 20-25 minutes! Worth a look, especially if you're looking for a unique toy for that special someone.

I came here looking for Star Trek comics, they had a much newer one, but it was issue four. I…read morewanted the original series comics and went to the back where the boxes were. One of the employees asked if there was anything I was looking for and since he was working where Star Trek would have been, I told him. They had none on the floor. He directed me to the man behind the counter, where they keep the pricier comics. Yikes! But they weren't crazy pricey. I ended up with two. The two men in the back reminded me of the two owners of a bookstore I frequented in the States, both were kind and friendly. The man running the register up front was just as sweet and kind. I didn't exactly have the best experiences in comic stores back in the states, and I was a bit daunted by this place. But everything was so different from my past experiences. I loved it!

one of the best comic store experiences I've ever had! Everyone who works there ((especially…read morePatrick) was extremely friendly, patient and helpful. I went through about 12 boxes and 3 stacks of golden and silver age books and ended up buying 12 comics. Prices were fair, but the best part is their comic grading is spot on! So many dealers today badly overgraze their books, but these guys know what they're doing. They sell slabbed books too. Overall, a fantastic experience!

I couldn't read the sign before to review on the store, but this store is fantastic! Rice crackers,…read moresauces, mixes, Japanese rice, cold beverages, chocolates are just a few items I've picked up. They also have a card/ toy section. What stands out is from this store is, all the snacks are not the normal ones you can get from TnT, Fujiya. It's not the largest store with the most variety but it has unique products. Prices are also more competitive than the other Japanese stores. Btw, they have discounted items that are near expiring that is crazy excellent pricing and I've never had an issue with. Free street parking on the front, next to a salon, and a sports racquet store.

From the owner: We are selling imported Japanese Foods, Snacks, daily use, and toys for entertain you.read more